One of the big misconceptions about smart home technology is that you’ll only find it in huge, high-tech properties with a modern design style. That couldn’t be further from the truth!
The reality is that smart technology is affordable, unobtrusive, and rapidly growing in the Alpharetta, GA area.
There are thousands of different smart devices out there – each one doing something to make life easier, more energy efficient, or comfortable. Fortunately, you don’t have to sift through all the options yourself, and you certainly don’t have to start with all of them in order to have a “smart home.”
Below, we’ve listed out the three most popular smart technologies to include as you begin branching out into smart home automation.

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The holiday season is here! Whether you’re getting ready to host a Christmas feast or a New Year’s bash, having a stellar music playlist is a must-have for setting the party mood. We’ll take it one step further and say that it’s about more than just choosing the right music; it’s about how good that music sounds throughout your home.
 
A whole house audio system is the ideal way to make sure every area of your Sandy Springs, GA home has amazing sounding music. Below, we cover how a whole house audio system improves on the typical holiday music experience.

 
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Any device in your home that uses the internet will only run as well as the network supporting it.
In the best home networks, that means every piece of technology operates quickly and at full capacity, no matter where or how you use it.
If you aren’t sure whether your Alpharetta, GA residence needs a new network installation, we’ll share a few sure-fire signs that it’s time for an upgrade. Find out more below.

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There’s no need to go to the town cinema when your own home theater will do the trick – and with much more luxury and immersion! Picking a top-notch 4K TV screen or projector and installing controlled lighting makes your theater fit specifically for you.  But what gives it the certain element of style that draws everyone in and has them set to watch a movie, just as if they were in a commercial cinema?  Deciding upon a theme for your theater is key to completing the feel and aesthetic you want for you and your guests.

We’ve listed out below five home theater designs that will bring life and character to your Buckhead, GA theater.

Nature’s Style
You might consider yourself an “outdoorsy” person, or find yourself enjoying more time spent outside engaging with the wilderness.   Either way, spending time watching movies may be what you want, but it leaves you longing for nature.  Bring the feel of the outdoors into your home by incorporating it into your theater’s style.  Install a “starry night” ceiling by hanging twinkling lights above you and your guests that gives the feel that you are outside stargazing.  With faux trees, grass carpeting, and speakers disguised as rocks, you can truly make your theater feel like nature has invaded the premises for good.

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Imagine: you’re ready to sit back and relax for a movie showing in your own home theater or comfortable media room.  Everything is at your leisure, but the numerous remotes and individual media devices can leave you stressed and tired before the film has even begun.

Now imagine controlling every aspect of your media all from one connected and centralized source.  With an integrated home entertainment system, it’s not only possible but also incredibly easy.  Soon, your Alpharetta, GA home will become your number one choice over any commercial theater in town.

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There’s no question: a home theater enhances every aspect of a viewing experience.  But having your own theater installed in your house comes with plenty of choices to make.   With a bunch of variables at play, you want to make sure you select the right features the first time around.  Here are the major mistakes to avoid and the best options to add when planning a home theater system installation in your Alpharetta, Georgia home.

1. Incorrect Seat Placement

When you walk into a regular commercial theater, your first thought is most likely, “where do I sit?”  There’s an art to placing home theater seating in the room.  If you don’t have the right location for the seats and sizing of your theater in general, it could result in a really poor viewing experience.

Seating can also affect the audio and acoustics of a room.  If seats are too high up, they can block the surround sound – but you also want everyone’s back and neck to be comfortable as they watch the film.  A perfect choice to make is to have your seating placed in the “sweet triangle,” between the left and right speakers.

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